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The Collectors
Nature lovers and collectors of all kinds will love this high-adventure quest story about two brave and clever girls who head into the forest in search of something extraordinary. Winslow and Rosie have been building an impressive collection of natural wonders, and now it's nearly complete. With just enough space left for one final piece, the girls set off into the forest to find something extraordinary. Their journey takes them far --- along the creek, across the valley, through the spruce grove and up the mountain. And while they find many extraordinary things, nothing is just the right extraordinary thing. When the girls find a deep, dark cave, they decide to venture farther than ever before. Surely, a mysterious cave must hold something extraordinary ... Bestselling creator Alice Feagan's distinct cut-paper collage artwork brings this fun quest story to life and packs it with learning opportunities. The story highlights that girls can be adventurous, brave, clever and fascinated by science, and also that the natural world is a wondrous place to explore. From the detailed depictions of the girls' gear to the many portrayals of their extraordinary finds (a gemstone, dinosaur fossils, a rare woodpecker's feather), there are numerous STEM curriculum applications here. The story also offers excellent character education lessons in perseverance, resilience and teamwork.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published May 4, 2021
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September 29, 2021
The Collectors is one of my favourite types of illustrated children's books. It's what I call a 'toddler yelling' book. What that means is that there are simple, easy phrases to teach your toddler what the next page says. Things like "too heavy", "too big", and "too hidden" on the vast majority of pages. These are all relevant to the area or item found by our roving collectors (the gals on the cover). As such this is not really suitable for bedtime or even naptime as there is a good chance your kiddo is going to get excited after yelling out all phrases.
Prior to our collectors going on their trek we first learn what type of collection (natural objects) they have. When it comes time to ensure they are prepared for a journey to find one last item they list some key elements including water! It amazes me how many people don't remember (or realize) to hydrate.
As a collector myself of a variety of things (as a kid I collected hockey cards, books, and stamps to name a few. Today I collect books (of course), comics, records/vinyl, and a whole host of other Harley Quinn collectibles. Alongside my husbands Pop Toy collection (horror themed), architectural Lego, and his vast vinyl collection; our house is a bit 'cluttered' one might say (lol). So when The Collectors says that there is only room for one more item in the girls collection I have to say I laughed. One more item... pshaw! Isn't that when you build a bigger house? (lol!) So I do like the idea of teaching children to collect in moderation, and not always be looking for the next big item; so they don't get overzealous and potentially hoard (a habit I am careful to navigate.
Overall this is a lovely story about appreciating nature, collecting, and acknowledging that sometimes the best of the best items are already in your home.
Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review.
Prior to our collectors going on their trek we first learn what type of collection (natural objects) they have. When it comes time to ensure they are prepared for a journey to find one last item they list some key elements including water! It amazes me how many people don't remember (or realize) to hydrate.
As a collector myself of a variety of things (as a kid I collected hockey cards, books, and stamps to name a few. Today I collect books (of course), comics, records/vinyl, and a whole host of other Harley Quinn collectibles. Alongside my husbands Pop Toy collection (horror themed), architectural Lego, and his vast vinyl collection; our house is a bit 'cluttered' one might say (lol). So when The Collectors says that there is only room for one more item in the girls collection I have to say I laughed. One more item... pshaw! Isn't that when you build a bigger house? (lol!) So I do like the idea of teaching children to collect in moderation, and not always be looking for the next big item; so they don't get overzealous and potentially hoard (a habit I am careful to navigate.
Overall this is a lovely story about appreciating nature, collecting, and acknowledging that sometimes the best of the best items are already in your home.
Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review.
April 29, 2021
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
The Collectors is a beautifully detailed illustrated book for children about two little girls who are explorers in nature and have worked together to find as many treasures as they can for their tree house. They have one space left and want to find something unique that they have never found before. They set off into the forest to find something together.
The girls end up finding several amazing treasures but cannot take them home for various reasons.
This book is a delightful story bound to entrance children with its beautiful illustrations and storytelling.
The Collectors is a beautifully detailed illustrated book for children about two little girls who are explorers in nature and have worked together to find as many treasures as they can for their tree house. They have one space left and want to find something unique that they have never found before. They set off into the forest to find something together.
The girls end up finding several amazing treasures but cannot take them home for various reasons.
This book is a delightful story bound to entrance children with its beautiful illustrations and storytelling.
November 23, 2020
Winslow and Rosie are friends, and they are explorers, and they find stuff while exploring, and add it to their collection.
Their collection is almost complete - there is one space left for one special, unique item.
And off they go, into the (local) wilderness! They come across many an item, but one is too big, another is too heavy, another too hidden, and so on.
In the end it turns out, would you believe it, the special final item was close to their house.
The special, unique thing about this book is its cut-paper collage art, which just looks great. I love the slight effect of elevation the paper on paper gives, literally giving the art more depth.
Not a bad book to add to your own collection.
(Picked up an ARC through Edelweiss)
Their collection is almost complete - there is one space left for one special, unique item.
And off they go, into the (local) wilderness! They come across many an item, but one is too big, another is too heavy, another too hidden, and so on.
In the end it turns out, would you believe it, the special final item was close to their house.
The special, unique thing about this book is its cut-paper collage art, which just looks great. I love the slight effect of elevation the paper on paper gives, literally giving the art more depth.
Not a bad book to add to your own collection.
(Picked up an ARC through Edelweiss)
May 5, 2021
This beautifully-illustrated children's book introduces readers to junior naturalists Winslow and Rosie's amazing collection of natural wonders, artfully displayed in their tree house. The girls use their individual skills and teamwork to find and document some beautiful and intriguing items from the surrounding woods. Their collection is almost full, and the girls decide they need to find one more item - something extraordinary - to fill the last space on their shelves. Suitably equipped, they set out further than they've ever gone before, along the creek, through a wide valley, up to an overlook, through an old spruce grove, diving into a lake and up a mountain to a dark cave. Along the way they consider several potential items, but discount each as unsuitable for some reason. After encountering something unexpected, the girls run back to the treehouse, empty-handed. Initially disappointed, they reflect together on what they've learned and achieved, and discover something really extraordinary right under their noses.
The Collectors champions the skills of girls - teamwork, ambition, curiosity and resilience - and celebrates the joys of discovering the natural world. Author Alice Feagan's background as a children's illustrator shines through with eye-catching collage style illustrations. I particularly loved the images detailing the girls' equipment and the contents of their collection.
This is a great junior STEM title with positive gender role modelling and a fun quest-style storyline. I'd recommend it to parents and educators worldwide in support of or as a provocation to discussion around studying nature and/or a museum visit.
My thanks to the author/illustrator, Alice Feagan, publisher Kids Can Press and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this delightful title.
The Collectors champions the skills of girls - teamwork, ambition, curiosity and resilience - and celebrates the joys of discovering the natural world. Author Alice Feagan's background as a children's illustrator shines through with eye-catching collage style illustrations. I particularly loved the images detailing the girls' equipment and the contents of their collection.
This is a great junior STEM title with positive gender role modelling and a fun quest-style storyline. I'd recommend it to parents and educators worldwide in support of or as a provocation to discussion around studying nature and/or a museum visit.
My thanks to the author/illustrator, Alice Feagan, publisher Kids Can Press and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this delightful title.
December 29, 2020
This is a lovely little story about two girls who take equal roles in exploring their world, and trying to make something lasting of it. I like the illustrations and the knowledge given. Best of all is the ending, where extraordinary things CAN be close to home. It's a good reminder in days when we can't explore everywhere that we want....extraordinary things are, in fact, close to home.
February 4, 2021
I could not stop pouring over the GORGEOUS illustrations from Alice Feagan's newest book, 'The Collectors.' I love the combination of paint/illustration and cut-paper collage to create each detailed page. This style is probably my favorite in children's picture books.
The idea that our two adventurers were girls made me smile, and I giggled along as each new treasure was "too..." much for them to bring back home. I greatly appreciated that the girls, while sad that they were unable to find that one last magnificent prize, were encouraging each other of what they *had* accomplished..."cataloged a rare bird species" and "explored farther than ever before."
However, I'm still a little torn on the ending - hence why I only gave 4 of 5 stars at first. When I initially read it, my gut reaction was, "Is this encouraging the reader to not venture out? That you don't need to go looking for things - just stay safe at home?" However, after a reread, I feel that the story, instead, is helping our readers appreciate what is in front of them, AS WELL.
Though, because I had these questions about the ending, I give this beautiful book 4.5 Stars. Still a wonderful read, I just wish the ending had less of a conflict in my head and heart.
A Huge THANK YOU to NetGalley and Kids Can Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.
The idea that our two adventurers were girls made me smile, and I giggled along as each new treasure was "too..." much for them to bring back home. I greatly appreciated that the girls, while sad that they were unable to find that one last magnificent prize, were encouraging each other of what they *had* accomplished..."cataloged a rare bird species" and "explored farther than ever before."
However, I'm still a little torn on the ending - hence why I only gave 4 of 5 stars at first. When I initially read it, my gut reaction was, "Is this encouraging the reader to not venture out? That you don't need to go looking for things - just stay safe at home?" However, after a reread, I feel that the story, instead, is helping our readers appreciate what is in front of them, AS WELL.
Though, because I had these questions about the ending, I give this beautiful book 4.5 Stars. Still a wonderful read, I just wish the ending had less of a conflict in my head and heart.
A Huge THANK YOU to NetGalley and Kids Can Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.
June 12, 2022
Two young children, Rosie and Winslow, set off into the forest to collect something amazing to add to their collection. They find a variety of things...things that are too big, too heavy, too high, too deep or too hidden. Deeply disappointed they return home without anything to add to their collection. But then they realize that the day had not been wasted after all.
December 22, 2020
Hmmm… A good-looking, but fairly inconsequential read. It dramatises how two young scientists, one the daring explorer type, the other the one with a head for recording details and keeping a collection of their finds together, go exploring for the final piece de resistance of their museum. When the girls have to rush home all of a sudden, the book also feels the need to rush to an 'aah, it was right under their feet all along, you only need look close to home to find what you want' ending, and that's when it hits you that it hasn't really building up to much. Two and a half stars.
June 11, 2025
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May 19, 2021
The Collectors by Alice Feagan is an adventurous picture book following two young girls named Winslow and Rosie as they set out to find the ultimate piece for their collection of natural wonders.
With Winslow’s bravery and Rosie’s cleverness, the duo has already collected specimens of insects, leaves, fungi, and more. But with just enough room for one more item, they set off into the forest to find the perfect addition to their collection. They find plenty of extraordinary things on their journey, but none of them seem quite right. They return to their treehouse and work through their feelings of disappointment, only to discover that something extraordinary was right under their noses the whole time.
The Collectors is a wonderful female-led adventure tale with lots of STEM and nature talking points, but what I really loved about it was the way it handles the disappointment of not achieving a goal. As someone who was a perfectionist as a child (okay, and maybe a little bit as an adult, too), I often put so much pressure on myself to achieve a goal that I missed out on the experience of achieving it. This is a wonderful resource to discuss “failure” with young readers, particularly young girls who often feel the weight of perfectionism early on.
The illustrations are absolutely wonderful! Even with so much to look at on each page, the muted neutral color scheme reminded me of the minimalist warmth of a museum, and I wanted to peruse the girls’ treehouse for hours.
Alice Feagan is an illustrator based in Colorado, and The Collectors is her authorial debut. Please visit her website at alicefeagan.com to learn more about her and her work.
Thank you to Kids Can Press for providing me with a review copy of The Collectors. I absolutely adored this one!
With Winslow’s bravery and Rosie’s cleverness, the duo has already collected specimens of insects, leaves, fungi, and more. But with just enough room for one more item, they set off into the forest to find the perfect addition to their collection. They find plenty of extraordinary things on their journey, but none of them seem quite right. They return to their treehouse and work through their feelings of disappointment, only to discover that something extraordinary was right under their noses the whole time.
The Collectors is a wonderful female-led adventure tale with lots of STEM and nature talking points, but what I really loved about it was the way it handles the disappointment of not achieving a goal. As someone who was a perfectionist as a child (okay, and maybe a little bit as an adult, too), I often put so much pressure on myself to achieve a goal that I missed out on the experience of achieving it. This is a wonderful resource to discuss “failure” with young readers, particularly young girls who often feel the weight of perfectionism early on.
The illustrations are absolutely wonderful! Even with so much to look at on each page, the muted neutral color scheme reminded me of the minimalist warmth of a museum, and I wanted to peruse the girls’ treehouse for hours.
Alice Feagan is an illustrator based in Colorado, and The Collectors is her authorial debut. Please visit her website at alicefeagan.com to learn more about her and her work.
Thank you to Kids Can Press for providing me with a review copy of The Collectors. I absolutely adored this one!
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September 26, 2021
In her debut picture book for kids, Alice Feagan’s dedication fits perfectly with her story. She writes…
“For my parents, who gave me a childhood filled with winding trails, cool creeks, and blue mountains to explore.”
Isn’t that the idyllic childhood we all wanted for ourselves and for our children? I remember exploring the woods around our farm looking for mushrooms among the trees, minnows in the creek, or in the fall, looking for that perfect leaf. Winslow and Rosie are best friends who have a wonderful treehouse full of their favorite collections from nature. Winslow is good at finding things and Rosie is best at cataloging and journaling their finds. They make a great team and have amassed a large collection of plants, bugs, feathers, mushrooms, and rocks.
But, there is one spot left to fill on the shelf. Both girls feel like it needs to be something really special and extraordinary. So, they gather up their supplies and head out on their adventure. At the end of the day, after searching high and low and finding things too big or too heavy or too far away, they return to their treehouse to find something special has been there all along.
Feagan’s paper collage illustrations give almost a 3D feel to the pages. The color scheme evokes a woodsy and nature-like feel to the story. I love that Winslow has red hair which I feel gives her extra spunk. When the girls are out on their adventure and come across something neat that the girls can’t quite collect, large word bubbles say things like TOO HEAVY! or TOO HIGH! so even young toddlers can be part of the story, reading along after a few times through.
This picture book will encourage your child to explore and find all the special things in their area too. They may just make their own collection and beg you to build them their very own treehouse.
“For my parents, who gave me a childhood filled with winding trails, cool creeks, and blue mountains to explore.”
Isn’t that the idyllic childhood we all wanted for ourselves and for our children? I remember exploring the woods around our farm looking for mushrooms among the trees, minnows in the creek, or in the fall, looking for that perfect leaf. Winslow and Rosie are best friends who have a wonderful treehouse full of their favorite collections from nature. Winslow is good at finding things and Rosie is best at cataloging and journaling their finds. They make a great team and have amassed a large collection of plants, bugs, feathers, mushrooms, and rocks.
But, there is one spot left to fill on the shelf. Both girls feel like it needs to be something really special and extraordinary. So, they gather up their supplies and head out on their adventure. At the end of the day, after searching high and low and finding things too big or too heavy or too far away, they return to their treehouse to find something special has been there all along.
Feagan’s paper collage illustrations give almost a 3D feel to the pages. The color scheme evokes a woodsy and nature-like feel to the story. I love that Winslow has red hair which I feel gives her extra spunk. When the girls are out on their adventure and come across something neat that the girls can’t quite collect, large word bubbles say things like TOO HEAVY! or TOO HIGH! so even young toddlers can be part of the story, reading along after a few times through.
This picture book will encourage your child to explore and find all the special things in their area too. They may just make their own collection and beg you to build them their very own treehouse.
April 17, 2024
Synopsis: Winslow and Rosie are collectors. They have only a single spot left on their shelf, and set out on an adventure to find a truly special item that will fit in this last remaining spot.
Favourite Scene: My favourite illustration is the zoom out where we see Winslow and Rosie run from the cave back home. Also, I love the mountain with the waterfall spilling out. On this same page, there is a little moose peeking out from behind a tree.
Weak Points: In the beginning I felt like I was reading “The Golden Glow” by Benjamin Flouw. I’m a big believer that there are no original ideas, and that the same stories have value when told by someone different. Still, it was a little distracting how similar the beginning was, especially the scene of the Winslow and Rosie’s pack list (though this is a common go to in picture books). After that scene, it took more of its own spin, and I forgot about the similarities.
Enjoyment Rating: FOUR STARS I am all in for any book with illustrated maps! I also loved soaking up all the nature scenes. The paper cut style of the illustrations was so neat.
Ponder Rating: FIVE STARS Rosie and Winslow travel far, but when they return home they discover that extraordinary things are right on their doorstep. The author explored the value of adventure and getting out of one’s comfort zone, and then circled back to the discoveries that can be made close to home. Good food for thought for those of us who never indulged our adventurous sides as much as we might have liked.
Conclusion: I’m an avid library user and it takes a long time (and multiple requests for that specific book) before a book makes it onto my ‘to buy’ wish list. This one is new to me, but I’ll definitely be checking it out again, and I am already considering putting it into my shopping cart.
Favourite Scene: My favourite illustration is the zoom out where we see Winslow and Rosie run from the cave back home. Also, I love the mountain with the waterfall spilling out. On this same page, there is a little moose peeking out from behind a tree.
Weak Points: In the beginning I felt like I was reading “The Golden Glow” by Benjamin Flouw. I’m a big believer that there are no original ideas, and that the same stories have value when told by someone different. Still, it was a little distracting how similar the beginning was, especially the scene of the Winslow and Rosie’s pack list (though this is a common go to in picture books). After that scene, it took more of its own spin, and I forgot about the similarities.
Enjoyment Rating: FOUR STARS I am all in for any book with illustrated maps! I also loved soaking up all the nature scenes. The paper cut style of the illustrations was so neat.
Ponder Rating: FIVE STARS Rosie and Winslow travel far, but when they return home they discover that extraordinary things are right on their doorstep. The author explored the value of adventure and getting out of one’s comfort zone, and then circled back to the discoveries that can be made close to home. Good food for thought for those of us who never indulged our adventurous sides as much as we might have liked.
Conclusion: I’m an avid library user and it takes a long time (and multiple requests for that specific book) before a book makes it onto my ‘to buy’ wish list. This one is new to me, but I’ll definitely be checking it out again, and I am already considering putting it into my shopping cart.
December 17, 2020
Works on Every Level
This is a cheerful, high energy, and very engaging adventure/friendship tale that I enjoyed immensely.
Our two heroines have charm, character, spunk, and personality. They complement and support each other nicely. Their adventure is just the right level of exciting, fast paced, and cleverly imagined. The girls are curious and resourceful, and there is a nice balance of discovery and action, set against an exceptionally good humored and inviting background.
I understand the appeal of cut-paper collage, but I've seen a lot of young reader books for which that approach just hasn't worked, at least for me. I suspect that the main problem I see is that often the art comes across as too abstract or too indistinct/"artsy" to carry a clear narrative. That's probably just me, but that's O.K. because this book is so attractive, successful, engaging, and appealing that any reservations about collage just get blown away. The level of detail is extraordinary; the characters are consistent from page to page and remarkably expressive. The action is crisp and the settings are realistic enough to frame the adventure tale.
So, as a cheery and upbeat adventure, with an engaging emphasis on friendship and cooperation, and with a refreshing touch of sciencey discovery, this book was an excellent find.
(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
This is a cheerful, high energy, and very engaging adventure/friendship tale that I enjoyed immensely.
Our two heroines have charm, character, spunk, and personality. They complement and support each other nicely. Their adventure is just the right level of exciting, fast paced, and cleverly imagined. The girls are curious and resourceful, and there is a nice balance of discovery and action, set against an exceptionally good humored and inviting background.
I understand the appeal of cut-paper collage, but I've seen a lot of young reader books for which that approach just hasn't worked, at least for me. I suspect that the main problem I see is that often the art comes across as too abstract or too indistinct/"artsy" to carry a clear narrative. That's probably just me, but that's O.K. because this book is so attractive, successful, engaging, and appealing that any reservations about collage just get blown away. The level of detail is extraordinary; the characters are consistent from page to page and remarkably expressive. The action is crisp and the settings are realistic enough to frame the adventure tale.
So, as a cheery and upbeat adventure, with an engaging emphasis on friendship and cooperation, and with a refreshing touch of sciencey discovery, this book was an excellent find.
(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
May 13, 2021
~ Thanks to NetGalley and Kids Can Press for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review ~
I've always been a huge fan of archaeology and history, so as soon as I saw the cover for "The Collectors" on NetGalley, I crossed my fingers that I'd be approved to read the ARC. This book is definitely going on the "to buy for future babies" list, although I'd say it's best for kids between the ages of 4 to 7 or 8 mostly because the language used (bigger words, etc) seems more appropriate for that age group.
Even though I was a bit biased towards the book because of its topic, I'm really glad I can say that I genuinely liked this book. The art style was so nice! It was a hybrid between 2D illustration and collage, which sounds a little weird, but it worked. And there was so much attention to detail! Every time I flick through the pages, I find something new to look at. The story itself was a lot of fun, and had a cute little theme where whatever they found was "Too" something or other, meaning they couldn't bring it back with them. And a nice little touch I'll finish this review with is how supportive the Rosie and Winslow were of each other throughout the book, and especially at the end.
I would definitely recommend this book to parents of aspiring little adventurers and/or researchers.
Summary
Recommended age range: 4-7/8
Pros: interesting illustrations; attention to detail; a fun, consistent theme throughout the book
Cons: -
I've always been a huge fan of archaeology and history, so as soon as I saw the cover for "The Collectors" on NetGalley, I crossed my fingers that I'd be approved to read the ARC. This book is definitely going on the "to buy for future babies" list, although I'd say it's best for kids between the ages of 4 to 7 or 8 mostly because the language used (bigger words, etc) seems more appropriate for that age group.
Even though I was a bit biased towards the book because of its topic, I'm really glad I can say that I genuinely liked this book. The art style was so nice! It was a hybrid between 2D illustration and collage, which sounds a little weird, but it worked. And there was so much attention to detail! Every time I flick through the pages, I find something new to look at. The story itself was a lot of fun, and had a cute little theme where whatever they found was "Too" something or other, meaning they couldn't bring it back with them. And a nice little touch I'll finish this review with is how supportive the Rosie and Winslow were of each other throughout the book, and especially at the end.
I would definitely recommend this book to parents of aspiring little adventurers and/or researchers.
Summary
Recommended age range: 4-7/8
Pros: interesting illustrations; attention to detail; a fun, consistent theme throughout the book
Cons: -
May 6, 2021
The Collectors by Alice Feagan features beautiful collage work detailing two young girls who have a nature collection in their treehouse. Winslow is an expert in detecting those special items that secretly hide in the forest, while Rosie's strengths lie in identifying, sketching and cataloguing in her journal. The two young explorers realize they have one spot left and set out into the forest once again to finish their collection, determined to fill the space with something extraordinary. As they set off, it is not too soon before they begin to see possibilities to fill the empty slot, but each time they decide it is not quite right, each for a different reason. While exploring a cave, a bear interrupts their search sending them back to their treehouse. Discouraged they didn't fill their space the girls discover the perfect item right there close to home.
Lots of positives with this one; two young female explorers, connections to STEAM, nature and then the illustrations and the layout of the book itself. The Collectors is a welcome addition for our young explorers (particularly our girls) modelling curiousity, scientific method, mapping and the love of nature. A great addition to your "collection."
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Release Date: May 4/21
Lots of positives with this one; two young female explorers, connections to STEAM, nature and then the illustrations and the layout of the book itself. The Collectors is a welcome addition for our young explorers (particularly our girls) modelling curiousity, scientific method, mapping and the love of nature. A great addition to your "collection."
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Release Date: May 4/21
June 4, 2021
The Collectors is a beautiful and engaging celebration of nature and curiosity cabinets. Two girls have used their tree house to build up a collection of nature items -- insects, leaves, bones, rocks, and so much more! They have worked meticulously to curate and catalogue their entire collection, but they need one more thing: something extraordinary. They pack their gear and set off in search of the extra something. And this is where the book gets so fun -- the girls actually start finding some really amazing things! A giant gemstone, an actual T-Rex fossil, a rare feather, a gold nugget, and more. But there's always something not quite right about those items -- they are too large for their collection or too hard to bring home. They end up searching a mysterious cave only to encounter a ferocious bear, run home only to feel like the whole quest was a failure. But then they shift their perspective and realize they did some pretty extraordinary things that day and something extraordinary was happening right outside their very own tree house window: baby birds were hatching.
This is a fun tale, one that nature-loving kids will resonate with and enjoy reading.
***Note: I was given a review copy of this book by Kids Can Press. Opinions are my own.
This is a fun tale, one that nature-loving kids will resonate with and enjoy reading.
***Note: I was given a review copy of this book by Kids Can Press. Opinions are my own.
July 2, 2021
An adventurous and fun story about two friends, Rosie and Winslow, who collect found items from the natural world around them and display them in their treehouse. They have one spot left that needs to be filled, and they want something really special to fill it. As they search, they find many wonderful finds, but none of them are portable enough- they're either too heavy, too high, too deep, or too big to take back to the treehouse. Finally, the girls find a cave- surely they'll find a treasure in there! They do find something, but it's not at all the kind of thing they're looking for, and so they head back in defeat. Reflecting on their journey, they realize they did catalog something rare, and did go farther than they had before, which are worthy things in themselves, and in looking closely at their surroundings, they find their final treasure was right there all along. The story is engaging, with adventurous elements, and highlights the treasures one can find by exploring one's surroundings, and the collage illustrations are whimsical and filled with gorgeous detail, pulling the reader in- they could tell the story all on their own! Great fun, a definite thumbs up.
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October 13, 2021
Winslow and Rosie are best friends. They are collectors - gathering things to display in their tree house museum. But, there's only room for 1 more thing. Rosie finds a giant gemstone, but it's too heavy, the dig up a t-rex skull but it's too big, they spot a rainbow but it's too far away. Everything is too (something). Back home at the tree house, they are disappointed that they didn't find the perfect thing, until they see something extraordinary and unexpected.
I loved that the girls were doing everything so scientifically - the list of things they took on their search, the cataloging, and the hunt for the perfect thing. The illustrations are great - that T-rex buried under the ground is amazing and so fun. Such a great idea. This is one of those picture books that I'm sure will be read over and over, because you spot more things with each new read.
Cross posted to http://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com
I loved that the girls were doing everything so scientifically - the list of things they took on their search, the cataloging, and the hunt for the perfect thing. The illustrations are great - that T-rex buried under the ground is amazing and so fun. Such a great idea. This is one of those picture books that I'm sure will be read over and over, because you spot more things with each new read.
Cross posted to http://kissthebookjr.blogspot.com
April 8, 2022
My family loves this book! All of us. That's the true magic, when the adults love reading it and the kids ask for it. We want our kids to learn morals that we think are important but it's even better when they love the books that teach them.
The illustrations are magical and the story is adorable. We're big nature lovers and adventurers so we're always looking for books to show our kids about the beauty of the world. The Collectors reminds you that such beauty is out there but also all around you. Go explore, adventure, discover, while also appreciating little things right under your nose. It's a delicate beautiful balance portrayed beautifully with words and illustrations.
I personally love a little detail at the end where there's a hat that says The Protectors. I'm ready for that next book in this series when the characters evolve from being collectors to protectors of the natural world. After-all, that's what we need and have always needed from the next generation.
The illustrations are magical and the story is adorable. We're big nature lovers and adventurers so we're always looking for books to show our kids about the beauty of the world. The Collectors reminds you that such beauty is out there but also all around you. Go explore, adventure, discover, while also appreciating little things right under your nose. It's a delicate beautiful balance portrayed beautifully with words and illustrations.
I personally love a little detail at the end where there's a hat that says The Protectors. I'm ready for that next book in this series when the characters evolve from being collectors to protectors of the natural world. After-all, that's what we need and have always needed from the next generation.
March 24, 2021
This book is perfect! It captures that spirit of collecting and exploring that comes naturally in children. It seems every child has a rock/leaf/feather collection. The art is what pushes this book over the edge from four to five stars for me. The art leads to the feeling of mystery when the girls are approaching a tall dark cave, it captures the serious, precious, and scientific importance of the girls' treasures all lined up on the shelf like a museum. It captures the excited fear in the girls as they run back to their tree house. This is the perfect gift for all the little explorers in your life.
February 11, 2021
Rosie and Winslow are a team out to discover and collect interesting and unique items in nature. The treehouse where they maintain their collection was inspiring! It's a great introduction to the idea of Field Journaling and collecting natural items and there are many activity extensions you could explore after reading this book. The use of collage ties in well with the book and inspires creation.
Thank you to Net Galley and Kids Canada Press for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to Net Galley and Kids Canada Press for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
March 9, 2022
This book introduces readers to Winslow and Rosie and their collection of natural history objects. They go on an adventure to find new objects for their collection, but are found everything they find is "too big" or "too high" or "too deep!" The inclusion of these words make it fit for a younger audience - a good opportunity to chant the text together. When the kids arrive back they find a special surprise in their treehouse! The paper cut collage illustrations are gorgeously done. An inspiring story for all nature lovers and collectors.
December 17, 2020
Thanks to NetGalley and Kids Can Press for a free digital copy for my review.
Two friends are adventures and collectors of fun and fascinating items. They only have room for one more thing on their shelves and they set out on an adventure to find something to fit. They learn along the way that the journey can be just as rewarding as the destination, and that going on adventures also makes you appreciate your home.
Two friends are adventures and collectors of fun and fascinating items. They only have room for one more thing on their shelves and they set out on an adventure to find something to fit. They learn along the way that the journey can be just as rewarding as the destination, and that going on adventures also makes you appreciate your home.
December 17, 2020
Sweet picture book with strong story/circle time potential that follows two young girls as they search for the perfect final object for their nature collection. They find many possibilities but determine each option has significant limitations (too big, too deep, too heavy, etc) until they finally arrive at the perfect final addition. The artwork is a charming paper-cut style that invites readers to spend time both reading the story and exploring the illustrations.
April 13, 2021
A cute story about two young girls who are collectors. It was refreshing to see girls being adventurers instead of boys. Plus, the collage art gave the illustrations depth and scope that added to the story. I am not familiar with this author/ illustrator but I look forward to reading more from her.
I received an eARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received an eARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 13, 2021
The cut paper illustrations were my favorite part of this book. The adventurous spirit of the 2 main characters was good. I wish they would have found more realistic treasures on the way. Instead of finding arrowheads, sharks' teeth or robins' eggs; they found T-Rex bones, a giant gold nugget and a rainbow. I feel like having the characters find more realistic treasure would do more to encourage readers to get out and explore themselves. But this was still a great book.
August 6, 2021
This book makes us want to do more than just read. We feel like getting out, taking a hike, starting our own collections and making a nature journal with illustrations. Perhaps some of those personal illustrations can even be done in cut-paper collage. I love when books make us want to take our reading one step further!
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September 20, 2021
Two brave explorer girls, Winslow and Rosie, are building a collection of natural wonders that they house in their treehouse. They just have space for one more item. Off they go trekking into the forest with a full stack of supplies, hoping to find something extraordinary. They find plenty of incredible things but each time it is too big, or too heavy, or too high or too deep or too far.
Fun book that’s sure to please young explorers and collectors!
Fun book that’s sure to please young explorers and collectors!
March 1, 2022
This is a cute adventure story about two friends who have the greatest collection of things ever! Feathers, fossils, mushrooms, leaves, seeds—practically anything you can find in a forest. They're just missing one last item, and they go on quite the adventure to find it. I would recommend this book.
April 27, 2022
Okay...I fell in love with the characters as soon as I saw their amazing treehouse with their beautiful wall display of treasures. The fact that they explore outside on the regular was a complete bonus. I want to join them in their adventures. Maybe we could build an adjoining treehouse for me and my dog and start in on building a second collection.
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